"Over recent years we have had massive traffic gridlock around the Spit and Wavebreak Island, we've had alcohol-related disorder and public nuisance in those areas," he said.

"Four or five years ago we had major problems in the Burleigh area, so this year to make sure we've got the ability to be where the hotspots are, we're going to have the helicopter support."

He says local waterways are expected to be extremely busy and the same rules apply.

"We've got assistance from Brisbane water police and we've got the 'Brett Handren', which is one of the biggest vessels in the fleet, coming down as a launching pad, if you like, for our police on jet skis and our smaller craft ... to be able to go out and do breath tests, to be able to do inspections of safety equipment and make sure that the vessels are operated safely," he said.